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Ukraine carried out a large drone raid on Russia on Saturday night, with local reports saying several hundred drones were in the air. Two main streams were tracked: one heading toward the Moscow area and another pushing into southern Russia. The scale of the attack has drawn wide attention, with observers following the raids in real time.

A new residential development under Florida's Live Local Act is being planned on Ocean Drive. The state law lets developers build affordable and workforce housing in commercial zones, bypassing some local zoning rules. If confirmed, the project would bring affordable housing to one of the area's most recognizable commercial corridors, likely prompting debate over density, height and neighborhood character.

La Vía Campesina is warning that the world faces a sharp rise in hunger and is urging national governments and international institutions to act early by supporting local food production and stabilising food prices. The group ties its appeal to concerns over inflation, the cost-of-living crisis and the right to food, calling for preventative measures rather than waiting for the crisis to deepen.

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced the Ban Flock Act, legislation aimed at halting the expansion of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras across the United States. The bill targets what the lawmakers call mass surveillance infrastructure, and it is drawing attention from privacy advocates, local officials and critics debating policing technology.

Cabaret Voltaire performed at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC on October 23, joined by opening act I Speak Machine. The show was covered in a live review by local music outlet Parklife DC, which documented the pioneering electronic band's appearance on their current run. Attendees and readers of DC music coverage are discussing the performance and set.

Western Medicine returns to the stage for a Theatre Aspen (TRTC) production, with the band's comeback framed around being priced out of the Aspen area. The Aspen Daily News reports the show marks a homecoming for the act, tying the local cost-of-living squeeze to the band's return to the resort town's stage.

Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge in Carson City has announced its schedule of entertainment for the week, in a listing carried by local news outlet Carson Now. The venue, known for live music in the area, is inviting residents to check out its upcoming performances. Locals are browsing the lineup to plan their week's nights out, though no standout act was highlighted.

The Meyer Theatre in Green Bay has announced a batch of new bookings, including a stop from the Bored Teachers comedy tour, dueling piano act Deuces Wild, and folk-bluegrass group The Last Revel. The announcement gives local audiences a look at the venue's upcoming season, mixing touring comedy with live music acts popular in the region.

Richmond's live music calendar this week includes shows by Public Image Ltd, Celler Dwellers and Curtis Sydnor, alongside Squirrel Flower and the I Have A Dreampop Fest. The listing from RVA Mag highlights a busy stretch of concerts across the city, spanning post-punk, indie rock and dream pop for local audiences.

Deuces Wild, a dueling pianos act, is scheduled to perform at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay, Wisconsin, according to an announcement from local station WLUK. The show brings the interactive, request-driven piano entertainment format to the downtown venue. The theatre regularly hosts touring music and comedy acts, and the announcement is part of its upcoming event lineup.

Two live music events are on the calendar in Spokane, Washington this week: a performance by rock band The Used and a DJ set from house producer John Summit. Local coverage is flagging both as the top shows to catch, giving fans of rock and electronic music back-to-back options in the city.

Western Medicine, a band, is returning to perform in Aspen, Colorado. Local coverage frames the return around the town's high cost of living, suggesting the act had been priced out of the resort community and is now coming back. Details on dates, venues and the band's history in the area remain thin in the available coverage.

Salt Lake City Weekly has published its roundup of live music picks for the week of September 30 to October 7, highlighting concerts and performances on offer across the Salt Lake City area. The listing serves as a guide for locals planning their week around gigs and touring acts passing through the region.